Onkyo AV Receiver TX-NR5010 - Manual (Page 36)

Turning On & Basic Operations
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This section explains how to play music files on a
computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) through the
AV receiver.
Windows 7 Setup
■ Setting the sharing options
■ Creating a shared folder Playing music files on a shared folder
In order to enjoy Home Media, you must first create a
shared folder on your computer.
Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder
1 Select “Choose homegroup and sharing options” on
the Control Panel.
Tip
• If this option is not available, verify that “View by:” is set to
“Category”.
2 Select “Change advanced sharing settings”.
3 Under “Home or Work”, verify that the following
items are checked:
“Turn on network discovery”, “Turn on file and
printer sharing”, “Turn on sharing so anyone with
network access can read and write files in the Public
folders”, and “Turn off password protected sharing”.
4 Select “Save changes” and click “OK” on the
confirmation screen.
1 Right-click the folder that you want to share.
2 Select “Properties”.
3 On the “Sharing” tab, select “Advanced Sharing”.
4 Check the check box of “Share this folder” and then
click “OK”.
5 Under “Network File and Folder Sharing”, select
“Share”.
6 Select and add “Everyone” from the pull-down
menu and then click “Share”.
Tip
• With this setting, everyone is allowed to access the folder.
If you want to assign a user name and password to the
folder, make the corresponding settings for “Permissions”
in “Advanced Sharing” of the “Sharing” tab.
• Verify that “Workgroup” is properly set.
Note
• When using NAS (Network Attached Storage), refer to the
instruction manual provided with your NAS unit.
1 On the remote controller, press RECEIVER
followed by NET.
The network service screen appears. The NET
indicator lights. If it flashes, confirm the network
connection.
Tip
• The same operation can be done by selecting “Network
Service” in the Home menu.
2 Use / / / to select “Home Media”, and press
ENTER.
3 Use / to select a server, and then press ENTER.
Tip
• The server name of your computer can be viewed on the
computer properties screen.
4 Use / to select the desired shared folder and then
press
ENTER.
5 When asked for a user name and password, enter
the necessary login information.
Tip
• The login information will be remembered for the next time
you log in.
• The login information is that of the user account set when
creating a shared folder.
6 Use / to select a music file and then press ENTER
or .
The playback of the selected file starts.